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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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