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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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