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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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