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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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