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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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