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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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