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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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