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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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