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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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