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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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