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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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