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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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