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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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