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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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