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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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