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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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