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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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