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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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