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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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