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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the 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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