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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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