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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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