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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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