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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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