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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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