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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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