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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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