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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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