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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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