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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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