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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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