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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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