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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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