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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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