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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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