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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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