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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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