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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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