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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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