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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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