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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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