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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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