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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education