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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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