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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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