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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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