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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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