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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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