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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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