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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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