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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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