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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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