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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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