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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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