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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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