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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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