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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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