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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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