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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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