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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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