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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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