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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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