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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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