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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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