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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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