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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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