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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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