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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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