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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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