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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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