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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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