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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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