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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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