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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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