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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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