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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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