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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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