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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates 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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