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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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