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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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