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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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