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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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