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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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