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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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