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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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