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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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