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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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