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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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