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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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