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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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