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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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