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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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