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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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