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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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