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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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