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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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