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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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