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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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