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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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