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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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