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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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