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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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