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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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