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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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