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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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