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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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