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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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