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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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