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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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