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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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