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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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