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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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