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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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