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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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