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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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