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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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