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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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