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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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