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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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