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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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