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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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