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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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