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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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