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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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