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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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