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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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