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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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