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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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