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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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