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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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