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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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