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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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