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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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