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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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