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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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