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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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