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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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