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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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