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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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