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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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