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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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