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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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