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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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