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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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