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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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