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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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