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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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