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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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