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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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