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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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