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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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