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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major 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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