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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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