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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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