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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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