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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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