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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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