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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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