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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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