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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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