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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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