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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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