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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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