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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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