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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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