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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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