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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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