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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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