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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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