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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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