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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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