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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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