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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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