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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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