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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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