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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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