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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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