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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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