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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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