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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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