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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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