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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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