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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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