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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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