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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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