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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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