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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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