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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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