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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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