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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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