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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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