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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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