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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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