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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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