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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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