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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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