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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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