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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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