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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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