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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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