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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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