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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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