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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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