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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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