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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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