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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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