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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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