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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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