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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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