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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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