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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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