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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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