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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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