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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need 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 resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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