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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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