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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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