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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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