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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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