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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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