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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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