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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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