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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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