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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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