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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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