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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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