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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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