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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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