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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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