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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major 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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