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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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