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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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