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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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