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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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