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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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