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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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