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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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