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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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