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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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