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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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