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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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