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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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