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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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