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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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