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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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