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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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