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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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