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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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