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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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