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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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