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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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