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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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