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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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