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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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