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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major 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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