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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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