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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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