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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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