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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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