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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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