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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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