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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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