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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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