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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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