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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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