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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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