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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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