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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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