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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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