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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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