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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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