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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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