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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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