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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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