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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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