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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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