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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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