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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. 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. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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