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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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