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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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