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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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