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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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