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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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