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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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