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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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