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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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