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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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