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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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