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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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