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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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