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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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