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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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