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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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