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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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