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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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