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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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