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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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