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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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