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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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