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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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