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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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