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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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