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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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