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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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