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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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