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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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