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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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