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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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