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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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