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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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