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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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