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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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