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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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