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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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