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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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