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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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