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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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