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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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