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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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