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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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