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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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