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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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