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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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