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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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