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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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