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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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