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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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