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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the 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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