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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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