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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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