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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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