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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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