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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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