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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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