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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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