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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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