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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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