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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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