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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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