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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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