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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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