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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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