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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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