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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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