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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about 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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