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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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