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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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