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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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