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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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