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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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