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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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