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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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