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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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