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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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