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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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