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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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