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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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