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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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