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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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