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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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