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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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