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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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