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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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