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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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