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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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