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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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