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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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