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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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