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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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