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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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