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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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