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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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