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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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