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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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