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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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