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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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