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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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