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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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