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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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