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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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