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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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