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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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