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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner 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 blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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