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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free 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 a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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