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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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