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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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