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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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