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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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