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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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