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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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