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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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