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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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