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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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