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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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