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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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