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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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