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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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