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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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