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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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