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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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