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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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