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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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