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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key 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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