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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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