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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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