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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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