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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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