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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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