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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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