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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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