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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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