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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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