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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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