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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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