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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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