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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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