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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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