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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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