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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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