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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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