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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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