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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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