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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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