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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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