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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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