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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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