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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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