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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes 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 several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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