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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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