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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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