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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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