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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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