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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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