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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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