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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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