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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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