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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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