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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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