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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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