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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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