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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the amazing 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 addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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