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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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