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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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