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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important 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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