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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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