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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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