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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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