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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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