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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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