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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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