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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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