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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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