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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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