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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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