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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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