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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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