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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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