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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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