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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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