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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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