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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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