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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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