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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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