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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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