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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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