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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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