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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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