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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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