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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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