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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about 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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