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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the 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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