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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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