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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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