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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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