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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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