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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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