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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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