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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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