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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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