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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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