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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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