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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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