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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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