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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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