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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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