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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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