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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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