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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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