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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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