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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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