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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major 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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