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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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