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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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