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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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