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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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