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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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