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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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