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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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