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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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