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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the 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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