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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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