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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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