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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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