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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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