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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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