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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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