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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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