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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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