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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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