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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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