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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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