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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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