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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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